Alpine Start Sale 2024 | Whittaker Mountaineering

November 4th to December 6th

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Our Alpine Start Sale is back and bigger than ever! Just like in the mountains, we start earlier, last longer, and go further than everyone else. Here's what we've got going on this month!

Brand Discounts

Get up to 50% off top brands like Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, MSR, La Sportiva, Outdoor Research, Scarpa and More!

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Extra Discounts

Don't see your favorite brand on sale? No worries - we're giving you 15% off all full price items at checkout. Just use the code ALPINE24 at checkout!

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Spend to Earn

Depending on how much you spend, you can snag the following rewards. Plus, they stack!

Spend $150 - get Free Shipping
Spend $250 - get a Special Gift
Spend $350 - get a $25 Gift Card

Alpine start 2024

The Best Gear, the Best Prices

Top Gifts

70% Off

Bight Gear

$74.70

~~$249.00~~

From the Summit to the Board Room We liked our Alpha Ascender hoody so much, we decided to hack the sleeves off and turn it into one of those technical vests everybody’s wearing these days. But th...

70% Off

Bight Gear

$74.70

~~$249.00~~

90% Off

Bight Gear

$29.90

~~$299.00~~

Everything You Love About The Nuker Jacket Now In Pants. The waterproof breathable performance of NeoShell® protects from the elements, is quiet, and packs down well. The 7/8 side zips make transi...

73% Off

Bight Gear

$39.99

~~$149.00~~

Fleece Is Not Dead It still has a place in our kit. The Fissure is built for active, technical, and aerobic use with a generous hood stretchy enough to fit over a helmet, extra length in the sleeve...

70% Off

Bight Gear

$9.00

~~$29.95~~

Bight Gear...built by the RMI Expedition Guides. Fly the colors of this small unique brand with this buttery soft T-shirt. Bight Gear logo on the front and RMI Expeditions on the sleeve.

70% Off

Bight Gear

$9.00

~~$29.95~~

Bight Gear...built by the RMI Expedition Guides. Fly the colors of this small unique brand with this buttery soft T-shirt. Bight Gear logo on the front and RMI Expeditions on the sleeve.

47% Off

Outdoor Research

$39.99

~~$75.00~~

An Ultralight Hoodie with the Perfect Combo of UV Protection and Breathability Meet the new Echo Hoodie; sporting all of the essentials that make this piece so beloved, with upgrades that contin...

Arc'teryx

$300.00

Light, versatile synthetically insulated hoody works as a mid-layer and standalone, the Atom Hoody from Arc'teryx is a key addition to your kit. Alpine proven as a mid layer and standalone, this v...

Outdoor Research

$99.00

Consistently the Best Every year we ask RMI Expeditions' guides which gaiters they recommend for mountaineering, and since they came on the market years ago, the Expedition Crocodile Gaiters have ...

Arc'teryx

$600.00

Light, packable, highly versatile GORE-TEX PRO shell with hybrid construction. Beta Series: All-round mountain apparel. | AR: All Round. Packable, breathable, durable waterproof protection across...

Outdoor Research

$75.00

An Ultralight Hoodie with the UV Protection The Echo Hoodie is built from bluesign®-approved and recycled materials and is perfect for everything from fall running and spring ski touring to su...

45% Off

Outdoor Research

$87.45

~~$159.00~~

Boxes = Checked When it comes to climbing pants, there are quite a few boxes that need to be checked. They've got to be comfortable with and without long underwear, be harness compatible, and reg...

50% Off

Black Diamond

$89.97

~~$179.95~~

The Ultimate Mountaineering Glove Consistently at the top of the Guide Pick™ list for heavy-weight gloves, the Black Diamond Guide Gloves provide the perfect combination of warmth and dexterity for...

Patagonia

$89.00

So Nice You'll Forget You're Not Going Commando Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability and wick...

Patagonia

$179.00

Stay Warm, Move Fast The R1® Air Full-Zip Hoody is a lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece for high-exertion activities in cold conditions. Fabric is made with 100% recycled p...

Black Diamond

$129.95

Without a doubt, the Raven Pro Ice Axe is the best ax for climbing Rainier's standard routes. Period. Lightweight, durable, and long enough to provide ample support, the Raven Pro has been in our ...

Arc'teryx

$300.00

This is one of Arc'teryx's most trusted, best-loved hoodies. Delivering proven, versatile performance as a mid layer or standalone, the Atom Hoody provides effective warmth for low-output and star...

Patagonia

$289.00

A Guide Pick for a Reason Warm, windproof, water-resistant—the Nano Puff® Hoody uses incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% postconsumer recycled po...

Black Diamond

$59.95

The Half Dome Has Long Been a Staple for Climbers Worldwide A well-designed helmet should be put on... and then forgotten. You can be wearing a helmet for 10-12 hours at a time while climbing, so ...

Patagonia

$179.00

Perfect Layering Piece for Climbing Any Peak With a waffle weave that extends all the way into the hood, the R1 Air is the perfect second layer for high-exertion activities in the mountains. It'll...

Petzl

$99.95

The Clear Winner of our Guide Pick Program for Harnesses Go for the summit! ALTITUDE is a lightweight harness with a simple design that allows you to put on the harness without taking off your sk...

Black Diamond

$169.95

Ideal Crampon for Mountaineers For general mountaineering, we prefer 10 point over 12 point crampons, and when it comes to 10 pointers, Black Diamond's Contact Strap is hard to beat. We've been usi...

Petzl

$84.95

Powerful, Rechargeable, and Easy-to-use Headlamp with Red Lighting ACTIK® with a rechargeable battery! The ideal rechargeable headlamp to extend your dynamic outdoor activities. Casting 600 lumens,...

Black Diamond

$89.95

Ideal For Ski Mountaineering Adventures Perfect for Rainier's standard climbing routes, the Couloir has minimal padding on the waist and legs to allow for comfortable glacier travel. For technical...

30% Off

Black Diamond

$104.30

~~$149.95~~

This Is What We Take To The Summit Of Rainier The Black Diamond Patrol gloves are classic workhorse leather gloves taken to the next level. The supple goat leather palms and knuckle patches provide...

La Sportiva

$999.00

RMI Expeditions Guides Love this Boot G2 Evo is the ultra thermal double boot for extreme mountaineering and prolonged use at low temperatures. G2 Evo belongs to the La Sportiva high mountain line...

Forty Below

$219.95

The Forty Below® Purple Haze™ overboot is the choice of climbers for Denali, the Himalayas, and cold weather expeditions worldwide. The easy to put on, full length insulated overboot for mountaine...

Patagonia

$289.00

A Winner of our Guide Pick™ Choice for Midweight Insulating Layer Warm, windproof, water-resistant—the Nano Puff® Hoody uses incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insu...

45% Off

Outdoor Research

$87.45

~~$159.00~~

Our Guides Recommend these Pants When it comes to climbing pants, there are quite a few boxes that need to be checked. They've got to be comfortable with and without long underwear, be harness com...

Patagonia

$99.00

A Great Fitting Top for Wicking Sweat This midweight zip-neck finds the right balance between weight, breathability and wicking performance. Versatile enough to wear alone or under layers, it keeps...

Therm-a-Rest

$57.95

A Favorite of the Ultra-lite Elite Always a favorite of the ultralight elite, the Z Lite SOL expands upon the utralight performance of the Original Z Lite by adding our reflective ThermaCapture™ co...

Julbo

from $179.95

Guide Pick for a Reason Faster, higher, stronger: High-alpine mountaineering continues to evolve and so does Julbo's flagship model for climbing in alpine environments. The Explorer 2.0 is more erg...

Patagonia

$149.00

Hike, Alpine, or Rock, this Pant does it All Fully featured, lightweight soft-shell pants with added durability for long alpine rock routes and all-day movement above the tree line. Inseam is 32 in...

55% Off

Patagonia

from $39.99

~~$89.00~~

So nice you'll forget you're not going commando. A classic, all-around 100% recycled polyester baselayer. The smooth, soft face makes for easy layering. Hollow-core yarns and a diamond-grid back...

Scarpa

$1,199.00

Our Guides Prefer this Boot for Cold Weather Climbs There are boots that can make it up a peak, and then there are boots that are made for the job. The SCARPA Phantom 6000 falls into the latter cat...

Black Diamond

$21.95

Lightweight Protection A lightweight, breathable cragging glove for belaying and via ferrata, the Black Diamond Crag Gloves protect your hands without compromising dexterity. Now featuring an updat...

Black Diamond

$134.95

Until You Hit Technical Terrain, Your Trekking Poles Will Be Your Best Friends. The Expedition 3 poles from Black Diamond are perfect four-season poles, whether you're skiing, hiking, or hauling l...

La Sportiva

$649.00

Our Guides Love this Boot for Rainier This boot is the Guide Pick™ for mid-season Rainier climbs, or anywhere a single, leather boot is required! The Nepal Cube GTX is a warm and technical mountai...

Men's Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom

Smartwool

$90.00

A Great Feeling First Layer A year-round favorite, our Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottoms work hard to keep you comfortable everywhere, from the ski lifts to the campsite. With an updated...

Patagonia

$65.00

Description Patagonia's most versatile technical top is built for use on the trail or on the water: It’s quick drying, has stretch for mobility and comfort, plus HeiQ® Pure odor control. Made with ...

Julbo

from $169.95

Another Guide Pick™ classic, the Julbo Shield Glacier Glasses have been loved by climbers for years, with good reason. Shield will open your field of vision and expand your mind in the mountains. ...

40% Off

Black Diamond

$71.97

~~$119.95~~

Keep Those Hands Warm The Black Diamond Mercury Mitt is a popular choice for year-round use and combines a BD.dry™ waterproof insert with an Empel DWR on the shell. The removable insulated liner, f...

30% Off

LOWA

$178.50

~~$255.00~~

Our favorite hiking boot... by far. The Renegade’s award-winning fit, comfort and versatility have set the standard for multifunction boots for 25 years. With its accommodating Derby-cut styling, D...

Outdoor Research

$209.00

Legendary Protection and Warmth, Redesigned to Fit and Perform Better on your Biggest Objectives and Coldest Days Waterproof GORE-TEX outer shell mitts pair with a removable fleece liner gloves for...

40% Off

Patagonia

$59.39

~~$99.00~~

Gives new meaning to the word multitasker Summer, winter and both shoulder seasons, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability, and wicking that, worn alone...

The North Face

$169.00

This is the Iconic, Super-tough Expedition Duffel Our iconic expedition duffel is now made with 100% recycled body and boot materials. The Base Camp Duffel—XL offers all the features you ne...

Sterling

$0.39

The 1/8" Shock Cord is a Useful Tool for a Variety of Applications From tethering tools to your harness to tying down gear. The elastic stretch cord maintains its strength even when elongated. Sol...

Mountaineers Books

$21.95

100 Classic Hikes: Washington has been an Iconic State Trails Guidebook for Decades Initially written by the godfathers of Washington guidebooks, Ira Spring and Harvey Manning, 100 Classics has ...

100 Tick & Insect Repellent 3.4 oz. Pump Spray

Ben's

$12.00

All-day protection that's made and tested in the backwoods of New Hampshire. The ultimate protector from ticks and mosquitoes, Ben's® 100 Tick & Insect Repellent's maximum strength 100% DEET fo...

Black Diamond

from $8.95

An essential part of any alpine climber's rack. Black Diamond Dynex Runners are indispensable for building anchors, slinging natural features or extending placements to reduce rope drag. This hig...

Sterling

$0.60

Sold by the Foot Premium nylon tubular webbing features high tensile strength in a thinner web. Great for use in slings and daisy chains. Designate length using the quantity field.

Black Diamond

from $14.95

A Climbing Essential Versatile sewn runners for building anchors, slinging natural features and extending placements on wandering routes, Black Diamond Nylon Runners offer durable and classic funct...

30 Tick & Insect Repellent 3.4 oz. Pump Spray

Ben's

$7.00

Whether you're traveling or enjoying your own backyard, don't get bitten, get Ben's! Take Ben's® 30% Tick & Insect Repellent on any adventure with this travel size pump spray. This 30% DEET b...

303S Goat Rocks/William O. Douglas Wilderness Map

Green Trails

$14.00

Don't Get Lost Out There Green Trails Maps show the most current trail, road, and access information to national forests, national parks, state and local parks, and other public lands.

SOL

$14.00

So Many Uses The 550 Paracord 100ft with Carabiner offers a mountain of multi-use functions. This combo offers a nylon outer sheath paracord with a classic D-shaped carabiner to perfectly meet all...

Petzl

$84.95

Sea to Summit

$59.95

Keeps You Comfortable in Warm, Humid Weather The Adaptor COOLMAX® sleeping bag liner will help you adapt to varying temperatures and humidity. The washable, knitted COOLMAX® fabric wicks moisture a...

Adventure Medical Kits

$5.00

Freshen up... you could probably use it. Great for freshening up en route or after a day of sightseeing, backpacking or hiking. Bio-degradable, heavy duty wipes provide antibacterial, rinse-free ba...

Adventure Medical Kits

$12.00

Dogs Get Splinters Too! Playing in the backyard or hiking the nearby trails, the Heeler is compact enough to go where ever you and your buddy do, and has the basics to keep your four-legged sidekic...

After Bite

$7.00

Stop the Itch Stops the itch and swelling from insect bites, stings, and other skin irritations. The formula works to neutralize the bite area so that itching is reduced and the bite area heals mor...

After Bite

$4.95

Stop the Itch After Bite® Kids provides itch relief kids and moms can count on with this gentle anti-itch cream. This insect bite treatment stops the itch and discomfort from even the most over-scr...

After Bite

$7.00

Stop the Itch The outdoors is full of insects that deliver painful, itchy bites – be ready with After Bite® Outdoor! The gel formula with antihistamine provides powerful relief from the pain, itchi...

After Bite

$7.00

Stop the Burn AfterBurn® burn treatment provides advanced pain relief to treat sunburns, scalds, stove burns, and other minor burns. The gel formula acts quickly to cool the burn and relieve the pa...

Therm-a-Rest

$41.95

Sleep in Comfort Don’t let the minimal pack size fool you. The Air Head Lite provides the same big comfort as our regular Air Head for a fraction of the weight. The air pillow provides the perfect...

SOL

$8.95

Get Fire Anywhere Standard household matches won’t cut it in the backcountry, so pack the SOL All-Weather Matches on your next outdoor adventure. The extra-long head provides 10 seconds of burn tim...

50% Off

Julbo

$74.89

~~$149.95~~

Frameless Technology The new ALPHA goggles feature Julbo's Frameless technology to give a wide and unobstructed field of vision. The modern design highlights a large cylindrical lens, and the perfe...

MSR

$74.95

Just Add the Stove and You're Ready to Go The Alpine™ 2 pot set is made from incredibly durable stainless steel, reliably standing up to even the most extreme conditions. It’s perfect for he...

MSR

$7.95

A Utensil Needs to be More Than Just a Utensil They should multi-task, and be compact and light enough to bring anywhere without hesitation. With that in mind, MSR built all of our utensils to fold...

Black Diamond

$79.95

Added Safety for your Whippet! Featuring our innovative ClickLock Dial, the Alpine Whippet attaches to our Whippet Ready poles to add traction and a margin of safety for steep ascents. So when you...

Petzl

$99.95

The Clear Winner of our Guide Pick Program for Harnesses Go for the summit! ALTITUDE is a lightweight harness with a simple design that allows you to put on the harness without taking off your sk...

An Outdoor Family Guide to Washington's National Parks & Monuments

Mountaineers Books

$16.95

Get Your Kids to have Fun in Washington's National Parks The possibilities are endless for family fun in Washington's four national parks. Using this complete guide, residents and tourists alike ca...

Black Diamond

$99.95

A Tough Gaiter that will Protect You from the Snow A full-height gaiter built with three-layer waterproof breathable GORE-TEX fabric, the Black Diamond Apex excels at cold, wet-weather pursuits lik...

Sunday Afternoons

$36.00

Hand-drawn Hats for the PNW Sunday Afternoon's own Oregonian spin on the classic trucker! Hand-drawn art showcases our Pacific Northwest heritage and hopefully inspires your own outdoor adventures....

Petzl

from $104.95

Great for Rock or Alpine Use The ASCENSION handled ascender is designed for rope ascents and features an overmolded handle and ergonomic top section for a comfortable and powerful grip when pulli...

Black Diamond

$34.95

Ultimate Belay Device A more compact, lighter version of our versatile ATC-Guide, the ATC-Alpine Guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains. At just 73 grams, this featherweight be...

Black Diamond

$34.95

Versatile Belay/Rappel Device Black Diamond's most versatile belay/rappel device, the Black Diamond ATC-Guide is now 10% lighter and features improved handling in guide mode. With an oval-ized anch...

Camp

$24.95

The Perfect Rainier Carabiner The Atom 3Lock is a high-strength HMS carabiner designed for belaying and rappelling. The SphereLock nose combines with a large gate opening to make clipping ropes and...

Petzl

$18.95

Adventure Medical Kits

$8.00

Kid Friendly First Aid This Backyard Adventure First Aid Kit makes first aid fun and easy for kids! Perfect for outdoor activities, this medical kit includes kid-friendly first aid supplies to trea...

Petzl

$99.95

Super Light and Compact Ascender Petzl left its Basic Ascender compact, light, and basically, well, basic for convenient versatility on big wall climbs. Use it on fixed lines or as a progress captu...

Smith

from $215.00

The New Standard for Eyewear Enduro trail riding to gravel adventure or backcountry powder mission, the Smith Bobcat sunglasses are for riders and skiers who want the full coverage of the Wildcat w...

Forty Below

from $33.95

Used On Expeditions Around The World For Many Years Insulated Bottle Cover that is easy to use with mittens or gloves on, low profile so it does not take up too much room, and won't absorb water as...

Forty Below

$89.95

The Forty Below® Camp Booties™ are the best synthetic insulated camp booties for outdoor trips, winter camping, expeditions, and even around the house or cabin! The unique lacing enables support an...

50% Off

Sea to Summit

$19.99

~~$39.95~~

A Compact Cooking and Clean-up Kit Hang this compact kit in your camp kitchen and you'll have most things you need to hand to create - and clean up after - gourmet outdoor meals. The kit contains e...

Cascade Alpine Guide 1: Columbia River to Stevens Pass

Mountaineers Books

$34.95

Definitive Guide to the Cascade Alpine This is the volume one of three that Fred Beckey wrote for climbing in the Cascades. His Cascade Alpine Guide series is considered classic information from o...

Cascade Alpine Guide 2: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass

Mountaineers Books

$34.95

Definitive Guide to the Cascade Alpine Volume II in the classic Cascade Alpine Guide series features expert information on more than 300 climbing and high routes in the Cascades. This volume cover...

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Pre-Dawn Sales

We're all about rewarding effort here at Whittaker Mountaineering, which is why we've got a few suprises up our sleeves for you early risers.

In keeping with the tradition of an Alpine Start, we'll be giving you an extra 10% off discounted prices for top brands between the hours of 2:00 and 8:00 AM on a few select days during our month-long sale.

Want to know more? Check out our Discount Calendar for exact dates on when your favorite brands go live and Sign up for our email at the link below!

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From Nov 4th to Dec 6th, we're giving you Double Points on all purchases! Click here to sign up for our Summit Points program, or to learn more!

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